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Senior benefits in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Seniors aged 65 and older in Oconto County, Wisconsin have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, food, energy costs, transportation, and more. A strong local starting point is the ADRC of the Wolf River Region, which can connect you to services and answer questions about what you may qualify for. Oconto County also offers specialized transportation through the County Elderly & Disabled Transportation program, and residents facing high medical bills may find help through Hospital Financial Assistance at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital. Heating and utility costs may be addressed through the local Energy Assistance intake site run by Energy Services Inc under WHEAP. At the state level, programs like SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance, Wisconsin Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind or Disabled, FoodShare Wisconsin, and the Homestead Credit may provide meaningful relief. Federal programs add even more options. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, but the administering agency makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

ADRC of the Wolf River Region

1-855-492-2372

See which of these Oconto County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Oconto County

Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Oconto County. Start here.

Elder Services in Oconto County

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC of the Wolf River Region) — Oconto

County · Wisconsin

ADRC of the Wolf River Region is the county's one-stop for aging help: benefits counseling (Medicare, FoodShare, Medicaid), long-term-care options and Family Care/IRIS enrollment, caregiver support, home-delivered and senior dining meals, transportation arrangements, and falls-prevention programs. Services are free and open to adults 60 and over and adults with disabilities. Call 855-492-2372 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-855-492-2372Last verified · October 6, 2026

Energy Assistance in Oconto County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $100–$1,500 a year.

Energy Assistance (WHEAP) intake — Oconto

County · Wisconsin

Energy Services Inc - WHEAP takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for Oconto County residents — heating and electric bill help, crisis assistance, and emergency furnace repair. Household income must be at or below 60% of the state median (see the statewide WHEAP listing for current figures). Apply online at energybenefit.wi.gov, or by phone, mail, or in person through the local agency at 800-506-5596.

Estimated bill savings: $100–$1,500 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-800-506-5596Last verified · October 9, 2026

Healthcare in Oconto County

Hospital Financial Assistance (HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital) — Oconto

County · Wisconsin

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Oconto County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. HSHS hospitals provide financial assistance for emergency and medically necessary care based on income. Call 833-464-1778 for the Financial Assistance Program.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-833-464-1778Last verified · October 8, 2026

Transportation in Oconto County

Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.

County Elderly & Disabled Transportation (§85.21) — Oconto

County · Wisconsin

Every Wisconsin county, including Oconto County, receives state aid under Wis. Stat. §85.21 to run specialized transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities — typically door-to-door van or volunteer-driver rides to medical appointments, nutrition sites, and shopping. Services and fares vary by county; the ADRC connects riders with the county's program. Call 855-492-2372 to schedule or learn what is available.

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-855-492-2372Last verified · October 10, 2026

Local agencies serving Oconto County

Who runs the county programs above, and how to reach them. Every line comes from a program record on this page — nothing is added that the catalog does not cite.

Wisconsin and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Oconto County and across the rest of Wisconsin. Full details are on the Wisconsin benefits page.

Money & income3 programs

Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.

Health & Medicare costs9 programs

Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.

Food7 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes8 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

Care at home & long-term care4 programs

Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.

Help, advice & legal3 programs

Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.

Veterans4 programs

Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.

Nearby counties

Local programs differ from one county to the next. If you live near a county line, or you are helping a parent who lives in one of these, it is worth checking there too.

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.